Scientific Director

Join to apply for the Scientific Director role at Healthcare Consultancy Group - HCGMake sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.Healthcare Consultancy Group (HCG) is the global healthcare communications partner for pharma and biotech, accelerating the impact of medical science. We boldly define the healthcare communications landscape at the convergence of people, purpose, science and technology, driving the impact that pharma needs to realize the promise of innovative medicines. We’ve created a unique model of four powerhouses—Commercial & Marketing, Medical Affairs, Publications, Regulatory—that enables hyperconnected, audience‑centric engagement and delivers health impacts for our clients. We accelerate the impact of science: scientific discovery moves humanity forward, creates better ways to connect, care, and live. By defining what’s next, we keep clients ahead of the evolving industry landscape, interrogating our clients’ challenges to identify real opportunity, and partnering to ensure their stories connect with the right audience.About The RoleThe Scientific Director is responsible for managing client business and relationships and working in partnership with senior client service team members to drive business forward through business development, strategic direction, financial and resource management, and performance. The role includes high‑level leadership internally and externally, providing specific therapeutic knowledge to build effective partnerships, driving continual innovation and process development, building capability and strategic thinking within the scientific services function, and leading the professional development of their own team.Key ResponsibilitiesProject DeliverySupport senior leaders, take lead on multi‑writer projects, assist with resourcing and scientific communications reviewDemonstrate a high degree of scientific and commercial knowledge and insights across all activities, guiding others to develop this skillOversee content on a wide range of complex projects across multiple teams and therapy areasDemonstrate proficiency in reviewing scientific content, helping to guide others to develop this skillConsistently produce client‑ready deliverables across a wide range of projectsEnsure full compliance with internal processes and lead adherence to best practices, setting an example for junior team membersProvide feedback on scientific components of budget developmentIdentify and communicate important updates and any medical/regulatory milestones to the team, linking with potential new business opportunities where applicableEnter time and submit expenses by deadlines using appropriate job codesStrategic MindsetAct as scientific lead on assigned accounts, providing strategic direction and scientific leadershipDemonstrate a high degree of scientific knowledge and commercial insight across all activitiesPartner with client services teams in strategic planning activities and account/issues managementCommunicate complex therapeutic and scientific concepts to colleagues, clients and external experts, adapting language and content appropriatelyDemonstrate leadership to deliver the highest possible standards in scientific excellence throughout the entire project processMaintain an effective overview of the ‘bigger picture’ while focusing on account and agency detailBusiness DevelopmentParticipate in business development initiatives with existing and potential clients, collaborating with the business development team to develop proposals and pitchesWork collaboratively across departments to cross‑sell services, demonstrating an excellent understanding of the client’s business strategyIdentify opportunities for account growth and cross‑selling through a thorough understanding of business offeringsCollaboration and Building RelationshipsEstablish, maintain and lead scientific relationships/communications with clients, medical experts and third parties, supporting junior team members to develop these skillsLead collaborative work between Synergy and client teams/medical experts to moderate and facilitate activitiesBuilds Effective TeamsShare in‑depth knowledge of pharmaceutical industry standards across multiple teams and therapy areas, staying up to date on latest industry developmentsGuide decision‑making and provide insight into writing styles, content inclusion and data interpretationOversee the work of junior scientific service colleagues, delegating responsibilities and tasks to provide experience, growth and knowledge transferProvide clear, constructive and actionable feedback to junior staff on a regular basis, and to peers when requiredHelp guide junior team members in their strategic development by explaining how to incorporate strategic concepts into projectsProvide effective line management, supervising and supporting your team to achieve their objectivesPartner with HR to identify and proactively address performance management issuesOwn responsibility for the account team’s understanding of the therapy areas they work onDevelop and deliver group presentations, or one‑to‑one/small‑group coaching sessions where appropriateSeek feedback from team members across all levels and implement learnings proactivelyPursue personal development opportunities, maximising exposure to new experiences and training needsUndertake tasks outside the specific job description where business reasons require itEssential Skills and ExperienceEducated to degree level in a relevant science subject or have 6+ years of experience writing in a medical communications agency or similar environmentExperience in independently writing across a range of medical communications mediaPrevious line‑management experienceProficient in using Microsoft Office programmes (e.g. PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)Excellent command of the English language in both written and verbal communicationsDesirablePrevious experience in a medical communications agency or industryKeen interest in working and developing scientific expertise across a range of therapy areasPrevious business‑development experience, including live pitch participationAbility to travelEqual Opportunity StatementHCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xpwpeyx All applicants will be considered without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any category or class of person protected by law.If there is anything in this ad that appeals to you, but your experience doesn’t match the criteria, please get in touch with us anyway as we’d love to hear from you.We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.#J-18808-Ljbffr